Funeral of Grover Cleveland Remains Interred in Family Plot
A Presbyterian burial service for Grover Cleveland featured readings from Psalms and a Wordsworth poem chosen by Rev. Dr. Van Dyke. President Roosevelt and public figures attended as guards and infantry lined the streets. The procession moved to the cemetery where the widow and children stood by the grave, and the final prayer was delivered as the crowd dispersed after burial.
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Baltimore
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Chicago
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Brooklyn
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Brick Presbyterian Church of
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Burial of a Statesman at Princeton in 1900s
Princeton hosts a high profile funeral for a former president with governors Hughes Fort and Smith attending. National Guard detachments from Trenton and Red Bank secure the procession, while President Roosevelt offers condolences. The service is simple, with Scripture readings and a Wordsworth poem, ending at the cemetery beside Ruth Cleveland’s grave.
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Westland
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Cleveland
Widow weeps at grave as Roosevelt speaks to her
The scene ends with Mrs. Cleveland overcome by emotion at the committal service. President Roosevelt offers comforting words and guidance as she returns to her carriage after the benediction and the crowd dissolves from the open grave.
Floral Tributes Pour In From Dignitaries At Cleveland Home
Princeton reports a flood of tributes at the Cleveland home dated June 26. Reologies include orchids from President Roosevelt and the Friendly Sons of St Patrick, lilies and roses for General Grant, and lavish wreaths from the Brazilian minister and Baron De Rio Branco. The New York Chamber of Commerce and Gov. Hughes also sent ornate arrangements. A six foot by four foot floral panel honors the state of New Jersey. Several wagon loads of flowers arrived.
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St. George Tucker
Gibson
Princeton
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St. Clair McKelway
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H. B. Fine
Princeton University
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The
Equitable Life Assurances
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Philadelphia
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President Roosevelt Returns From Princeton After Cleveland Funeral
President Roosevelt arrives in Oyster Bay at 9:62 pm after attending ex President Cleveland's funeral in Princeton. He traveled with Governor Fort from Jersey City to Long Island City and then to Oyster Bay aboard a special train. He praised the simplicity of Cleveland's Leeds home and noted Wordsworth's The Happy Warrior as especially fitting for the occasion.
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New Jersey
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Long Island City
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Wordsworth
Equitable Trustees Honor Grover Cleveland With Resolutions
Surviving Equitable Life Trustees and Finance Committee express deep esteem and sorrow for Grover Cleveland the Society’s longtime Chairman. They note his leadership strengthened the board public confidence and sound management and order offices closed at noon on the funeral day.
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Grover Cleveland
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
The
United States
Cleveland
Equitable Society
Familly
Morgan J. O'Brien
George Westinghouse
Finance Committee
Equitable
American Mine Insurance
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Sound Life Insurance
King Edward Sends His Sympathy
King Edward telegram to President Roosevelt expresses gratitude for birthday congratulations and sorrow at the loss of Mr. Cleveland. Edward previously notes mourning the passing of the late distinguished godfather, reflecting royal sympathy.
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Funeral Marks Day of Mourning for Grover Cleveland
Across New York and New Jersey many courts and exchanges adjourned early and churches tolled bells to honor former President Grover Cleveland. Special meetings held by groups like the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick issued resolutions of sympathy. Surrogate Beckett and Magistrate Walsh adjourned proceedings.
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Walsh
Jefferson Market
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New Jersey
Cleveland
From Mark Twain to Mrs Cleveland in Princeton
Samuel L. Clemens sent a message to Mrs. Cleveland in Princeton dated June 26 praising a man he knew and honored for twenty five years and stating I mourn for you.
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Princeton
N. J
Samuel L. Clemens
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